A wealth of character and an historic charm are on offer at the Old Bakery, which is believed to date to C18, with an indicator of its past life being revealed by the retained shop front window. With extensively renovated interiors, the present-day property provides a light ambience and contemporary styling with the neutral colour palette offering an oasis of calm sophistication. Two of the ground floor reception rooms are linked via a step-level change, with both the elegant drawing room and the adjoining family room being centred around feature fireplaces. A formal dining room provides the perfect setting for both family gatherings and entertaining guests and showcases an ornate, cast-iron fireplace with alcove storage to either side. The adjacent, bright kitchen/breakfast room, with its exposed ceiling beam, is fitted with modern, white, wall and base level cabinetry and a Belfast sink and provides ample space for informal dining. The lower floor also provides a flexible-use study and a cloakroom, with both being accessed from the family room.

Upstairs, the cool décor continues, and rooms feature exposed rafters and charming fireplaces. The principal bedroom has a stylish en suite shower room and dressing area, whilst the three further bedrooms have access to a well-appointed family bathroom with bathtub and shower cubicle.

Outside

The front entrance of the Old Bakery opens onto a street-scene of similarly appealing picturesque houses, with the rear garden providing an outdoor sanctuary enclosed by rustic walls. A large paved terrace adjoins the house with direct access from the hallway and offers opportunities for outdoor dining and relaxation whilst enjoying the south-facing aspect. A retained vintage chimney and fireplace to one side of the patio creates a noteworthy, heritage feature. The garden is mainly laid to lawn interspersed with specimen trees and a mature magnolia provides dappled shade on a hot day. An outbuilding offers a workshop and store room, and off-road parking is available on a driveway.

Situation

Woolhampton is an historic and picturesque village conveniently located on the A4 Bath Road between Reading and Newbury and offers a good selection of amenities including a number of pubs/restaurants, a village shop, post office and Midgham train station with its frequent service to Reading linking with London stations and the Elizabeth Line. The pretty Thameside village of Pangbourne provides a range of local facilities including pubs and restaurants and specialist shops, including an award winning butcher and specialist cheese shop, with a mainline railway station offering services to London Paddington within the hour. Comprehensive facilities are available at Reading and the market town of Newbury and the M4 (J12) is within easy reach providing access to the West Country, London and its airports. The area is exceptionally well-served by a range of excellent schools including St Andrews, Elstree and Cheam Prep Schools, St Gabriels, Bradfield, Winchester and Wellington College.

Directions

From Pangbourne, travel in a southerly direction on the A340/Tidmarsh Road and after approximately 3.5 miles at the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto the A4/Bath Road. Follow the road for approximately 4.7 miles where the property will be found on the left-hand side.